Thomas and Elizabeth Brodhead Foundation
The Thomas and Elizabeth Brodhead Foundation is a private foundation based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Its 2026 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations providing food assistance, human services, health care, religious services, arts and cultural programming, and community support.
Key facts about Thomas and Elizabeth Brodhead Foundation
In short: Thomas and Elizabeth Brodhead Foundation gave $65K across 14 grants in 2026 (avg $5K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 94-3281872
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026
- Annual giving (2026)
- $65,000
- Grants made (2026)
- 14
- Average grant
- $4,643
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $950,911
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (89% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2026 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$951K
-1.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$65K
+8.3% YoY
Grant Count
14
+1300.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-92.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas and Elizabeth Brodhead Foundation reported a distributable amount of $85K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
How Thomas and Elizabeth Brodhead Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−8%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as food assistance, human services, health care, religious services, arts and culture, and community support. For example, Bishop Museum describes its mission as exploring, celebrating, and perpetuating the history, culture, and environment of Hawai‘i and the Pacific. Honolulu Museum of Art describes its mission as creating experiences through the study, preservation, presentation, and creation of art. The University of Hawaii Foundation, which received $2,000 in 2026, describes its mission as raising philanthropic support and managing investments to benefit the University of Hawai‘i, the people of Hawai‘i, and future generations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $65,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $9,000, with a median of $4,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $9,000 each to Hawaii Food Bank and Institute for Human Services; $8,000 to The Parish of St Clement; $7,000 to Epping Community Church; and $5,000 each to Camp Mokuleia Inc. and Shriners Hospital for Children. These grants were listed for program support.
How to Apply
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Hawaii and 11% to recipients in New Hampshire. The listed grants include organizations in Honolulu and other Hawaii locations, as well as Epping Community Church in New Hampshire.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2021) to $71K (2023). In 2026 it made 14 grants totaling $65K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Hawaii Food Bank ($9K). Together the top 10 received $57K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 18 (78%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Food Bank Honolulu, HI | Program Support | $9,000 |
| Institute for Human Services Honolulu, HI | Program Support | $9,000 |
| The Parish of St Clement Honolulu, HI | Program Support | $8,000 |
| Epping Community Church Epping, NH | Program Support | $7,000 |
| Camp Mokuleia Inc Waialua, HI | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children Honolulu, HI | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Moiliili Hongwanji Mission Project Dana Honolulu, HI | Program Support | $4,000 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation Honolulu, HI | Program Support | $4,000 |
| Episcopal Church in Hawaii Honolulu, HI | Program Support | $3,000 |
| Bishop Museum Honolulu, HI | Program Support | $3,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $950,911 | $78,551 | $93,205 | $65,000 across 14 grants |
| 2025 | $965,568 | $92,215 | $86,217 | $60,000 across 1 grant |
| 2024 | $959,570 | $70,352 | $84,034 | $60,000 across 1 grant |
| Metric | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $950,911 | $965,568 | $959,570 |
| Revenue | $78,551 | $92,215 | $70,352 |
| Expenses | $93,205 | $86,217 | $84,034 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $75,429 | $69,860 | $69,292 |
| Net Investment Income | $62,127 | $76,810 | $56,301 |
| Distributable Amount | $85,141 | $78,421 | $70,948 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Thomas and Elizabeth Brodhead Foundation's only listed officer is Bank Of Hawaii, Trustee since 2022 (on filings since 2021) (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of Hawaii
Trustee
Trusteee → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$20K (2021) → $18K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $18K, to Bank of Hawaii (Trustee).
Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 3170 Dept 715, Honolulu, HI 96802-3170
Phone: (808) 694-4647
Frequently asked questions about Thomas and Elizabeth Brodhead Foundation
How much does Thomas and Elizabeth Brodhead Foundation give each year?
Thomas and Elizabeth Brodhead Foundation gave $65K across 14 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $60K across 1 grant.
What is Thomas and Elizabeth Brodhead Foundation's typical grant size?
Thomas and Elizabeth Brodhead Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,643, across 14 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Thomas and Elizabeth Brodhead Foundation give grants?
Thomas and Elizabeth Brodhead Foundation gives mostly in Hawaii: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Hampshire (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (12 grants).
Does Thomas and Elizabeth Brodhead Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Thomas and Elizabeth Brodhead Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (14 grants).
Who are Thomas and Elizabeth Brodhead Foundation's largest grantees?
Thomas and Elizabeth Brodhead Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Hawaii Food Bank ($9,000), Institute for Human Services ($9,000) and The Parish of St Clement ($8,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Thomas and Elizabeth Brodhead Foundation?
Thomas and Elizabeth Brodhead Foundation reported $951K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $75K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $85K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Thomas and Elizabeth Brodhead Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as food assistance, human services, health care, religious services, arts and culture, and community support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thomas and Elizabeth Brodhead Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Thomas and Elizabeth Brodhead Foundation's EIN?
Thomas and Elizabeth Brodhead Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3281872. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Thomas and Elizabeth Brodhead Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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